A marinara battle, a culinary garage sale and more things to do in Chicago this weekend, Nov. 13-15.
EAT
Bridgeport’s Got Beef
3219 S. Morgan St. 773-655-6769
Try Italian beef sandwiches from local restaurants and vote for your favorite at this benefit for Public Media Institute. 3-6 p.m. Saturday. $35. Tickets: lumpenradio.com
Marinarathon
401 N. Morgan St. 312-763-3317
Italian restaurants including Formento’s and Osteria Langhe vie for the title of “Boss of Sauce” at the inaugural competition, which includes food, live music and a glass of wine. Proceeds benefit the 100 Club of Chicago. 1-5 p.m. Sunday. $30-$60. Tickets: marinarathon.com
Power to the Pizza Party
2156 N. Clybourn Ave. 773-857-3979
The counter-service Lincoln Park restaurant celebrates its opening by offering free samples and $2 pies and raffling off free pizza for a year. 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday.
DRINK
Peace for Pits
3244 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-697-7578
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Enter a raffle for Bulls tickets, brewery tours and more benefiting the local dog rescue group. Admission includes a pint of Lagunitas in a souvenir glass. 3-7 p.m. Sunday. $10.
Ultra Exclusive Mustache Party
1909 N. Lincoln Ave. 312-574-0898
The Lincoln Park lounge’s third annual benefit for the Movember Foundation includes well drinks, domestic bottles and bites from Bricks Pizza. 10 p.m.-midnight Friday. $15. RSVP recommended: [email protected]
Enoversity: Wines from Down Under
505 N. Michigan Ave. 312-321-8738
Sample chardonnay, cabernet and shiraz from Australia paired with cheese, chocolate and charcuterie. 3-6 p.m. Sunday. $50. Tickets: brownpapertickets.com
DO
Culinary Garage Sale
500 N. Clark St. 312-321-6242
Shop for cookbooks, china, glassware, silverware, cookware and baked goods at this benefit for Green City Market. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday. $10-$50. Tickets: greencitymarket.org
Gone Dark
Epworth United Methodist Church
5253 N. Kenmore Ave. 815- 277-7855
Follow a guide through the historic church where Otherworld Theatre presents a gothic thriller about a society of vampire hunters gathering after the death of their leader. 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday. $20. Tickets: otherworldtheatre.org
HAPPY HOUR OF THE DAY
The entire menu at Enolo Wine Cafe (450 N. Clark St. 312-477-7674) is 30 percent off from 3-6 p.m. Friday.